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Originally Posted by ****OnWheels
Actually, from what I understand, she CAN eat and drink, even though she was on a feeding tube. That is why some of the protestors have tried to bring bread and water to her in the hospice.
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She can only gain nourishment through her feeding tube. Those smuggling bread are wasting their time since she is not able to eat and chew.
And for those that don't know, she has the mental capacity of a 6-month old child. No chance of recovery, rehabilitation has been ruled out, so she will be in a vegetative state for the rest of her life. The initial court case granted guardianship to the husband, and yes, he has spent much of the money paying for the bills for the past 15 years.
He has moved on, has a present girlfriend, and refuses to divorce Terry because he knows that her parents will attempt to keep her alive if they have custody, which would be against what Terry wants. He's trying to follow with her original wishes, which her parents are blind and ignorant to.
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Originally Posted by Ian
I personally would have asked for the feeding tube to be pulled MUCH sooner than waiting around for 15 years and paying to have someone kept alive.
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If you aren't familiar with the case, maybe you should read up on it. This is in fact, the 3rd time the feeding tube has been removed. Appeals from the parents, and the ******* Jeb Bush have attempted to prolong her life in the past. Jeb rushed a bill through the FL law system to keep her alive, which the Supreme Court ruled was unconstitutional. The husband is trying his best to end her suffering, however, its been a long road for all of them.
Bottom Line....
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LIVING WILL. All terry needed was a short document, signed, notarized, and none of this ever would have taken place. It's good to make your wishes known to loved ones in this case, but it doesn't mean **** unless its signed and official.